Event News

Ars Nova's Creative Music Festival in Philadelphia, April 13-15

Source: All About Jazz
April 12, 2005

Ars Nova Workshop presents:

Wednesday, April 13 | 8pm JOHN BUTCHER/GERRY HEMINGWAY DUO with John Butcher, tenor/soprano saxophone Gerry Hemingway, drums, percussion

Dedicated to free improvisation, London saxophonist John Butcher has worked with John Steven and the Spontaneous Music Ensemble, Derek Bailey, Phil Durrant and John Edwards as well as The Ex guitarist Andy Moor. Butcher's conceptions are built around techniques designed to overcome accrued musical and cultural baggage, utilizing a variety ...

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Seattle Women's Jazz Orchestra Announces Benefit w/special guest Kelley Johnson

Source: All About Jazz
April 10, 2005

Ah, spring is in the air... And that means it's time to announce the Third-annual Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra (SWOJO) Benefit Concert & Silent Auction! This year’s event, comprised of a special SWOJO concert performance featuring jazz vocalist Kelley Johnson, silent auction, hors d'oeuvres, and wine, will be held at a new location: the Mount Baker Community Club in Seattle, Washington.

SWOJO Benefit Concert & Silent Auction May 13, 2005 7:30p-10:30p Mount Baker Community ...

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from the front porch -the hottest new music/jazz show to hit New York City

Source: All About Jazz
April 9, 2005

For Immediate Release: Contact: Marianna Hernandez 347-374-4229 Renee Flemings 917 693-2957 New York, March 22---From the Front Porch was originally performed at the Spotlight On Halloween Festival, at the Greenwich Street Theatre. Written & performed by Renee' Flemings, a life-long playwright, director, and actor, and 2004 finalist of O’Neill Playwright’s Conference. Flemings, who has written and performed at the Neighborhood Playhouse and has had several short plays presented as part of “Mortality” on stage, co-produces and writes for the IFFM ...

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Blues and Ragtime Jazz Concert featuring Brad Litwin

Source: All About Jazz
April 8, 2005

The Philadelphia Art Alliance proudly presents, Brad Litwin, a blues and ragtime jazz artist, who is known for his rompin’ stompin’ finger-style guitar performance with a smooth vocal style. Join us for this unforgettable performance on Wednesday, April 13th at 6:00pm. Brad Litwin’s critically acclaimed albums have made waves in radio and press since his 1998 debut release of “I’ll Give You The Bus Money Honey.” His second release, “You Rascal You,” was named Best CD of 2002 by TheBluesSite.com. ...

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Mike Kaplan Nonet at Luna Rossa Fri 4-15, Clifton, NJ

Source: All About Jazz
April 7, 2005

Mike Kaplan - tenor saxophone/arranger Rob Henke and Bill Mobley - trumpet and flugelhorn Pete McGuinness - trombone Anton Denner - alto sax, flute and clarinet Ed Xiques - baritone sax, soprano sax and flute Matt King - piano Doug Weiss - bass Pete MacDonald - drums Tenor saxophonist Mike Kaplan’s Nonet will return to Clifton’s Luna Rossa on Friday April 15th from 7pm-10pm ($5 cover charge). The Nonet features a six-man strong horn section and supple rhythm section. At ...

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'45' Update - 45 hour non stop imrovisation event in Italy

Source: All About Jazz
April 6, 2005

"Jazz is like a great void, it waits patiently until a brave musician takes control of space and time." ~ Chris Griffin WowWhyWow and Willie Oteri present “45" 45 hours of non stop improvised music with players from around the world. Venue is Factory 04 in Padova Italy, 18 via Bernina. Staring at 1:am on April 25th musicians include Tony Levin, Willie Oteri, Ronan Chris Murphy and it is a bit hard to explain unless you have done businees in ...

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Saxophonist Rob Scheps in Organ Trio April 6th in Portland,Oregon

Source: All About Jazz
April 6, 2005

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Belinda Underwood In Concert at The Jazz School

Source: All About Jazz
April 5, 2005

Kari-On Productions P.O. Box 436 Evans, GA. 30809 706.294.9996 [email protected]

Press Release Immediate Release

The Jazzschool of Berkeley, CA. Presents

Belinda Underwood In Concert

Date:April 22, 2005 Time:8 pm - 10 pm Price: $10 all ages ok Location: 2087 Addison St. Berkeley, CA 94704 Ph: 510-845-5373 F: 510-841-5373 Main Office Hours: M-Th: 9am-12pm, 2-6pm Sat: 11:30am-2:30pm

Vocalist, Bassist, Composer, Belinda Underwood, “her ability to convey raw emotions and lifelike lyrics further draw you into her unique vibe. Her phrasing and ...

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